There are 8 articles in this What you need to know about setting up your insurance Series
  • Beginner / Advanced
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    Insuring your family's future

    Insurance

    Most Australians are under-insured. There are four different and complementary types of insurance to cover work and medical emergencies.

  • Beginner / Advanced
    10 m

    A super way to buy insurance

    Insurance

    You can take life insurance out via your super fund or directly. Regardless of your family situation, having life insurance guards against the risk of financial ruin.

  • Beginner / Advanced
    10 m

    Group or retail insurance?

    Insurance

    The decision on whether to buy a general 'group' insurance or an individually tailored 'retail' product will depend on your personal needs.

  • Beginner / Advanced
    4 m

    How to buy insurance

    Insurance

    A quick guide to buying group and retail insurance, once you have decided whether to buy it within your super fund, or directly, with your take-home wage.

  • Beginner / Advanced
    10 m

    When to ditch your old insurance policy

    Insurance

    If you have decided to roll over your super, you will need to decide whether to keep your existing insurance cover or take out a new policy.

  • Beginner / Advanced
    6 m

    Your insurance checklist

    Insurance

    There are only three things to know when it comes to deciding whether or not you need to address your current insurance cover.

  • Beginner
    3 m

    Debunking life insurance myths

    Insurance

    Australians are all too happy to insure replaceable assets, while ignoring the most valuable one of all: themselves.